Phonics: Blends & Digraphs
Recognize and use consonant blends and digraphs
Blends and Digraphs
A blend is when two consonant sounds are said together, like 'bl' in blue or 'st' in star. A digraph is when two letters make one new sound, like 'sh' in ship or 'ch' in chair. 🔤
Example
Common Blends and Digraphs
Blends: bl (black), br (brown), cl (clap), st (stop), tr (tree) 🌳
Digraphs: sh (ship 🚢), ch (cheese 🧀), th (think 🤔), wh (whale 🐋)
Blends = you hear both sounds. Digraphs = one new sound!
Note
Tip
When you see two consonants together at the start of a word, try blending them. If they make one special sound (like 'sh'), it's a digraph. Practise with word lists! 📝
Key Vocabulary
BlendTwo consonant sounds said together, like 'bl' or 'st'
DigraphTwo letters that make one new sound, like 'sh' or 'ch'
ConsonantLetters that are not vowels, like b, c, d
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